Cooperation will save the future. And America should lead it. Every time humanity has been in danger of extinguishing itself, our consciousness and our conscience have led us to come together. That's the big issue of the 21st century.

History will remember Nelson Mandela as a champion for human dignity and freedom, for peace and reconciliation.

I support lowering the level of legal immigration by a moderate amount at this time. Legal immigration reform must be based upon principles that are pro-family, pro-work, and pro-naturalization, retaining opportunities for family reunification as the levels are lowered. We must not let this issue become divisive in this country.

The only preparation for prospering in the global economy is investing in ourselves.

Behind every great man there stands a great woman. Behind every great woman is a great behind.

I don't like to use the word sacrifice.

People will vote for someone who [they perceive] is strong and wrong before they will vote for someone who appears weak but is right.